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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
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Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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Match the characteristics with their market structure:
(a) Price > MC in both short and long run
(b) Faces highly elastic demand

A) (a) Monopolistic competition, (b) Pure competition B) (a) Pure Monopoly, (b) Monopolistic competition
C) (a) Pure competition, (b) Monopolistic competition D) (a) Oligopoly, (b) Pure competition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (a) Pure Monopoly, (b) Monopolistic competition

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Negotiate

A) Adjust B) Consult
C) Debate D) Remain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Remain

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A protruding part of the throat that is responsible for growing voice box in boys is called

A) Larynx B) Testosterone
C) Pharynx D) Adam's Apple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Adam's Apple

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.


The Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas. B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas. D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.:

 

"I'm off to the games. Where are you going?"

A) He said he would be off to the games and wanted to know where I was going. B) He said he was going off to the games and wanted to know where I was planning to go.
C) He said he is going off to the games and asked me where I was planning to go. D) He said that he was off to the games and wanted to know where I was going.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) He said that he was off to the games and wanted to know where I was going.

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Could she cite (A)/ any precedent in support (B)/ for her case? (C)/ No Error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


The public sector banks are witnessing in india a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy. They need to undertake risky experiments yet perform it innovatively in a way it does not fail. They should make forays into new areas which are rarely tread by them and lose no emerging opportunities. It should be understood that absence of any bad advance is no sign of efficient banking system. It only indicates immense conservatism. However this is no guarantee for profit. There should be a balance between liquidity and risk. Past sins should be forgotten. Novel and pragmatic techniques should be adopted without which banks would be in danger.

 

What does the absence of any bad advance indicate?

A) A penchant for risks B) Immense conservatism
C) Financial independence D) A deep-seated social commitment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immense conservatism

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